USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Pakistan August 16-2013 The Borlaug Fellowship Program promotes food security and economic growth by increasing scientific knowledge, advancing the transfer of new technology, and encouraging collaborative research to improve agricultural productivity. It offers training and collaborative opportunities to agricultural scientists, faculty and policymakers from Pakistan. Each Fellow works one-on-one with […]
Bees ‘Betray’ their Flowers When Pollinator Species Decline August 15-2013 Remove even one bumblebee species from an ecosystem and the impact is swift and clear: Their floral “sweethearts” produce significantly fewer seeds, a new study finds. The study, to be published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, focused on the interactions between […]
Pioneer: Corn Earworm, Western Bean Cutworm Management Tips for August 15-2013 Corn earworms (CEW) are cannibalistic and normally only one will be found per ear. The pest is best identified by bright, variable color and a cuticle with an “unshaven” look. It will frequently be near the ear tip but may feed down the ear […]
Coping with the Global Scarcity of Clean Water August 15-2013 US – Efforts to cope with a global water crisis that already has left almost 800 million people without access to drinkable water — and could engulf many more in the years ahead — are the topic of the cover story in the current edition […]
Atmospheric Rivers Set to Increase UK Winter Flooding August 15-2013 The prolonged heat wave that has bathed the UK in sunshine over the past month has given the country an unexpected taste of summer that has seemed to be missing in recent years. However, a new study published today, 24 July, in IOP Publishing’s Environmental […]
Participation and Fundraising Campaign Announced for Pilot Test of National Sustainable Agriculture Standard LEO-4000 August 14-2013 (Madison, WI, May 14, 2013) – Leonardo Academy announced the launch of a participation and fundraising campaign for the National Sustainable Agriculture Standard LEO-4000. The LEO-4000 standard has reached an important milestone. It is now entering the technical edit phase in order […]
Agro-Culture Field Day: Research-Based Proof Of Performance August 14-2013 In the world of plant fertility, the proof is always in the pudding, as witnessed on a recent tour of Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizer’s 631-acre St. Johns, MI-based research farm. Initially launched in 1994 as a 30-acre research plot, St. Johns, MI-based manufacturer Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizer’s (ACLF) […]
Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers manufactures and markets a complete line of balanced fertilizer products. August 14-2013 Unsurpassed application flexibility and all around research proven performance, these proprietary formulations of Macro and micro nutrients, secondary elements, supplimental nutritionals, and specialty products , are truly unique to the fertilizer industry reflecting our commitment to “Responsible Nutrient Management”.
Sharon Johnson: Upside price potential August 13-2013 In the US, the final ginnings lower production figure was adopted this month. Domestic consumption was eased up 100K netting a decline to ending stocks by 300K to 1.6 mln bales. In the world, beginning stocks got a slight bump up due to higher imports from 2009/10. Production was cut in […]
Evaluation of agronomic and economic benefits of using RTK-GPS-based auto-steer guidance systems for peanut digging operations August 13-2013 Increasing the peanut (Arachis hypogea L.) digger efficiency by accurate placement over the target rows could minimize damaged pods and yield losses. Producers have traditionally relied solely on tractor operator skills to harvest peanuts. However, as peanut production […]
Plant Nutrient Analysis: Do your soybeans have the right stuff? August 13-2013 There has been a renewed interest in taking samples of soybean leaves for nutrient analysis as a quality control tool to ensure soil and the fertilizer programs are meeting the needs of the plant to eliminate nutrients as a yield limiting factor. Most […]
ICTs helping Zambian farmers make most of produce August 13-2013 By DOREEN NAWA THE use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has expanded opportunities for small scale farmers aiming to extend their agri-businesses into viable and sustainable ones. The ICTs are addressing the need to better the way small-scale farmers access the market.
Growth in rural Africa is possible through innovative financing August 12-2013 I believe we are about to energize the agricultural sector in Africa, creating sustainable and inclusive growth. However, we are not there yet. Last year, close to 100 investment commitments were made by private sector companies under the respective frameworks of the Grow Africa partnership and […]
Invest in smallholder farmers August 12-2013 The economy of the Philippines grew 7.8% in the first quarter of this year, outperforming China and the rest of Asia. The media announced the news proudly and happily because this is the third quarter in a row that the country’s GDP exceeded 7%. However, for those of us […]
Partnering for a New Vision for Agriculture August 12-2013 Food security for a country starts with the farmer, who produces the food. In South-East Asia, the majority of farming is undertaken by smallholder farmers – who often lack access to credit, training and markets for their produce. As a result, farmers productivity often falls short […]
What rural India can learn from Silicon Valley August 12-2013 This week, I’ll be in Palo Alto to take part in a series of World Economic Forum workshops, bringing together members of the Technology Pioneer and Global Growth Company communities. Of the many topics we’ll be looking at, the one I’m most excited about is the session on “Disrupting […]
Agriculture in a World Economy Harold M. Harris, Jr., Extension Agricultural Economist, Clemson University; Geoffrey A. Benson, Extension Economist, North Carolina State University August 12-2013 Agriculture in the United States is becoming increasingly trade oriented and trade sensitive. Agricultural trade issues are seen to be much more complex now compared to earlier days. Since the […]
What are Business Development Services (BDS) August 8-2013 What are Business Development Services (BDS)? Non-financial services which can improve the performance of an agribusiness enterprise, its access to markets and its ability to compete are called Business Development Services (BDS).
USAID & ASF Launch Agribusiness Project August 8-2013 About The Project The five-year Agribusiness Project is funded by the American people through USAID and is implemented by ASF. The project aims to address priority constraints impeding the development of Pakistan’s agriculture sector with a focus on horticulture and livestock sub-sectors.
Agribusiness: market research reports August 8-2013 Agribusiness is a term that is used to describe the many businesses involved in the production of food, including seed supply, farming machinery, chemicals, distribution, marketing and sales. In the Agriculture industry, agribusiness refers to the range of activities involved in modern food production. The United Nations’ food and […]